Connect your older Mac® without an HDMI® output to an HDMI display using this Mini DisplayPort and USB Male Audio to HDMI Adapter from Monoprice!

This adapter converts the mini DisplayPort video output to HDMI. Stereo (2-channel) audio is obtained through the USB connection and is mixed with the video to produce a complete HDMI audio/video signal.

Note that this adapter does not support more than 2-channel audio. Additionally, it is unidirectional asnd therefore cannot convert HDMI to mini DisplayPort signals. Finally, on some Macs the video connector blocks the adjacent USB port.

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**Will only support 2 channel stereo. Will not support 5.1 Dolby Surround.**

* Attention Mac Mini®Customers using dual monitors only. There is an unresolved issue with using both the mini-DVI and mini display port outputs simultaneously. Specifically – when the mini-DVI cable is disconnected from the Mac Mini®, this causes the Mini DisplayPort to not function – often causing the display to show an “unsupported format” error. This appears to be an ongoing issue with multiple generations of Mac Minis® (models with mini-DVI and mini display port) and also appears to be happening with a variety of manufactures display adapters for Macs®, not just Monoprice adapters.

The solution – (Again, for dual monitoring Mac Mini® users only) Use the mini-DVI output for your main display, and the mini display port for the secondary display. That way - disconnecting the second display (mini display port) will not affect the output on the main display (mini-DVI). This will not be an issue if you are using two monitors - and are not disconnecting your mini-DVI adapter.

Question: Why am I not getting any sound? / Why is the sound still playing on computer speakers?

Answer: Using "Sound" Settings under System Preferences, or using "Audio MIDI Setup" - select the "USB Audio Device" as the audio output. This will switch the audio out from the built in speakers to the adapter.

Question: Why is there a black border around the image even though it says 1080p is selected?!?

Answer: Due to the nature of the video cards on Apple computers, the image sent out of the mini display port output will vary depending on the resolution of the native / pre-existing display. This is not a defect of the 5969 adapter.

For example:: Using 5969 in addition to a vga monitor with a max resolution of 1024x768 (4:3 ratio) - the display port output will also be in 4:3 ratio, making a 16:9 1080p signal look condensed. Ergo, if you are using a native / external display that also accepts an HD resolution - then the 5969 video output will be in the correct 16:9 format and display "Full Screen"

Question: My adapter and/or cables are connected to my Mac but I don’t have any picture, even though the Mac recognizes the adapter?

Answer: You may need to adjust the display settings on the Mac before you can see any picture on the tv.

Try the following:

1.) Go into the System Settings

2.) Go into the Display Settings

3.) On one of the Tabs in the Display Settings Window there will be a button on the lower right hand corner that says “Detect Displays”. Click on it.

4.) On one of the other tabs in the Display Settings Window will be a list of different resolutions, such as 1920x1080. Try them all until you find one that works, it can vary from setup to setup depending on the devices.

5.) On some models of Mac’s you can disable the discrete video card. When discrete video is disable the external display does not work. Re-enabling discrete video fixes the issue. To check if it is enabled go into the system settings and it will be under the energy saver options in the upper left hand side.

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6.) Run the graphics and EFI updates.

Some firmware updates for Intel-based Macs may not be displayed automatically using Software Update. If they do not appear in Software Update, they must be manually downloaded from the Apple Downloads site. If you are unsure whether your computer needs a particular update, simply download and open the update installer. The installer will alert you if the firmware update is already installed or not needed.

Answer: There are several things that can cause these symptoms. Try the following:

1.) Ensure the adapter is connected and straight, not being bent or angled in any way. Having the Mac on a stand which causes the adapter to hang freely can cause issues as well.

2.) Try swapping the cable connected to the adapter.

3.) Try changing the channel of the wireless signal on your router. It may take several attempts to find one that works for your network. Some that have been reported to work the best are: Channel 1, 5, 6, and 8.

Got this product with an Amazon brand HDMI to HDMI cable (which I also recommend!), fixed the audio settings to USB in preferences and I was good to go. Works flawlessly. Very satisfied.

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Rating: (5 out of 10)

Reviewer: Anonymous from Bronx, NY

1/4/2015 2:18:27 PM

Mini display port to HDMI with USB

Pros: Does a good job of connecting non thunderbolt Macs to monitors and tvs via HDMI and not having to worry about additional audio cables and ports

Cons: Stopped working after not a lot of use

This is the second one of these that I have bought. The first one stopped working after probably less than 75 hours of usage, and from what is have read, this seems to be an issue with this product. It worked well when it was working

by Monoprice AdministratorHello,

Truly sorry to hear about the experience you have had with PID 5969. To further understand the issue, what is the length and gauge of the hdmi cable in use? Does the LED light up? What devices have you tried this adapter with? Were you able to try other devices and USB ports to see if that changed anything?

Should the issue persist, I can assist you in obtaining a replacement to see if that will work better or an RMA for return. We do have 30 day return policy as well as a one year warranty for this adapter. Obtaining a replacement is of no additional cost. Please let me know if anything changes with the steps above or if you would like to continue with an RMA. Thank you for your cooperation in the matter.

Gisselle B.Tech Support

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Rating: (4 out of 10)

Reviewer: Amanda Kamps from Edmonton, AB

12/28/2014 8:47:21 PM

It WAS okay.

Pros: Worked temporarily

Cons: Lasted 13 months exactly then died.

I was happy with it. Until it stopped working 13 months later.

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Rating: (10 out of 10)

Reviewer: Samir Issa from Greenwood, IN

11/4/2014 11:12:54 AM

Great Item!

Pros: It helped me get sound out of my TV!

Cons: N/A

It is a great item for people wanting sound out of their Macbook pro while attaching it to the TV. Love it.

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Rating: (10 out of 10)

Reviewer: a from Atlanta, GA

11/2/2014 7:17:26 PM

Awesome...for six months

Pros: simple setup

Cons: stopped working after 6 months

After about 4 months the device would stop working. I was able to "jump start" it by adjusting the display properties. And one day that finally stopped working.

by Monoprice AdministratorHello,

Thank you for your review. And I am truly sorry to hear of your experience you have had with this product. For now, if you prefer, I can assist you in setting you up for a replacement on the item if you haven't done so already. We do have a lifetime warranty on cables as well as a 1 year warranty for everything else. It will be of no additional cost to obtain a replacement, so please let me know if you want to continue. Thank you!

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